I have a dull ache in my left breast, somethimes a heavy feeling. I'm a pipefitter & my job I turn wrenches alot pull and push & lift. Could that have anything to do with this. Its not all the time just every couple months it feels this way.

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Left Breast As Dull Ache & Feels Heavy?

There are many possible causes of pain in the area of the breast. The source can be the implant, the breast tissue, the muscles or skeletal structures, the heart, the lung.

When there is a capsular contracture, the chances that that is the cause are considerable, but absent that finding, the implant is an unlikely source. Your plastic surgeon can help with that part of the diagnosis. Beyond that, seeing your regular physician is more likely to figure out a cause and to determine if any treatment is necessary.

Saline Under Muscle 3 Yrs Ago. Left Breast achey and heavy...

August 13th, 2012

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It is hard to know the nature of your pain. Anyone with chest pain should be seen by a doctor to evaluate the possible causes. If the pain is confined to your left breast it could be many things. It could be implant related which would make me think of a capsular contracture. You could have a breast mass that might need to be evaluated. Have you ever had a mammogram? You should be seen for an evaluation as soon as possible.

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